Nuss Nougat Croissant

Indulge in the buttery, flaky delight of homemade Nuss Nougat Croissants, a heavenly European-inspired pastry perfect for breakfast or a decadent treat. This recipe combines rich, golden layers of perfectly laminated dough with a luscious nuss nougat filling that melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfectly puffed and baked to golden perfection, these croissants offer an irresistible combination of crispiness and softness. With step-by-step instructions for creating the light, airy dough and mastering the art of lamination, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy bakery-quality pastries from the comfort of your home. Serve them warm from the oven with a dusting of powdered sugar or alongside your favorite coffee for a truly luxurious experience. Ideal for weekend baking or special occasions, these Nuss Nougat Croissants are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 350 grams Unsalted butter
• 250 milliliters Milk
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 10 grams Instant yeast
• 200 grams Nuss nougat spread
• 1 large Egg
• 15 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk.

Step 2

Pour the milk and yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, shape 250 grams of the butter into a 20cm x 20cm square, placing it between two sheets of baking paper. Chill until firm but still pliable.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle twice the size of the butter square. Place the butter in the middle of the dough, fold the dough's edges over the butter, and seal the edges.

Step 6

Roll the dough into a long rectangle, then fold into thirds like a letter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Repeat this rolling and folding process twice more.

Step 7

Roll the dough into a large rectangle about 0.5 cm thick. Cut into triangles with a base of about 12 cm.

Step 8

Place a teaspoon of nuss nougat spread near the base of each triangle, then roll the dough from base to tip to form the croissant shape. Curve slightly to form a crescent.

Step 9

Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 11

In a small bowl, beat the egg with water to make an egg wash. Brush over each croissant.

Step 12

Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fully puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1449 grams (1449.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5904

Total Fat 383.50g	492%
Saturated Fat 202.60g	1013%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 1018mg	339%
Sodium 4286mg	186%
Total Carbohydrate 567.70g	206%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 177.30g
Protein 84.40g	169%

Vitamin D 167IU	836%
Calcium 713mg	55%
Iron 30mg	167%
Potassium 2007mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.0%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 37.5%